Meirc celebrates its 60th anniversary

Passionately developing careers for 60 years.

A Word about Meirc

Meirc Training & Consulting is the oldest and most trusted training firm in the region. Since 1958, we have been relied upon by our clients, small and large, private and public, to develop their human capital in a range of management and technical fields, using an ever-expanding portfolio of products and services. Our innovative and diversified training courses and consulting services are designed and delivered by subject matter experts who are competent in providing solutions relevant to this region and applicable to today’s business challenges.

We pride ourselves on our track record and on our long-standing relationships with our clients, many of whom have been with us since we started business.

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Corporate Video

To commemorate its 60th anniversary, Meirc created a corporate video to highlight its passion, products and people. Please click the play button to learn more about Meirc and why it is considered the region’s leader in the training industry.

Timeline

We are proud to share with you key milestones of Meirc’s journey since its inception in 1958. The highlighted dates, anecdotes and events have shaped our history and made us what we are: A growing organization that braved highs and lows to remain true to its calling of staying close to its customers and serving them in the best ways possible.

2018

Meirc celebrates its 60th anniversary in Dubai, UAE

2015

Meirc relocates to its new HQ in Bay Square, Business Bay, Dubai

2008

Meirc celebrates its 50th anniversary in Dubai, UAE

1997

Meirc becomes the 1st training company in the region to launch its own website

60 Quotes

Sometimes a few well-chosen words can change someone’s life. Here are some quotes we hope will touch and inspire you.

60 Facts and Milestones

Meirc Training & Consulting was founded in 1958. This year, we will be celebrating our 60th birthday. Here are 60 facts and milestones about Meirc’s rich and long interesting history.

In April 1958, Mr. Simon Siksek founded Meirc.

Its 1st offices were in Beirut, Lebanon.

Before founding Meirc, Mr. Siksek studied economics and law at Cambridge University, England and worked at Aramco in Dhahran (KSA).

When it was founded, the company’s name stood for Middle East Industrial Relations Counselors (M.E.I.R.C.).

In 1958, MEIRC’s total headcount was 2.

The 4 companies which were first to commission MEIRC with a comprehensive Industrial Relations (IR) project and later became MEIRC’s Advisory Committee were: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Saudi Aramco, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) and Qatar Petroleum Company (QPC).

In 1960, MEIRC pioneered the organization and implementation of Human Resources conferences in the region.

In 1962, Mr. Ted Abdo (MEIRC’s former Chairman) had his first assignment in the Gulf area heading a team of 15 interviewers tasked with conducting a Household Expenditure Survey in Kuwait.

In 1967, MEIRC built its own office building in Beirut, Lebanon.

In 1968, MEIRC conducted its 1st public (open) course at Al Bustan Hotel in Broummana, Lebanon; the course had 62 participants from different GCC states; it was titled “Successful Supervision” and its duration was 10 days.

In 1970, MEIRC began using its training through gaming methodology.

In 1975, with encouragement and assistance from MEIRC’s founder (Mr. Siksek), Dr. Farid Muna attended the London Business School (University of London) and obtained his PhD; his thesis was published in a book he wrote titled The Arab Executive.

In 1976, MEIRC relocated its headquarters from Beirut to Athens, Greece due to the Lebanese civil war.

In 1978, MEIRC conducted annual seminars in Japan for Japanese managers working with, or in, the Arab World. The seminars were coordinated with the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East (JCCME).

In 1986, JCCME started sending Japanese managers to the Middle East to attend MEIRC’s seminar, which was titled Management in the Arab World.

In 1989, MEIRC opened a branch in Dubai, UAE; its offices were in the Arenco building in Karama.

In 1989, MEIRC’s founder Mr. Simon Siksek sadly passed away.

In 1989, Mr. Ted Abdo became the company’s chairman and Dr. Farid Muna its Managing Director.

In 1989, Dr. Farid Muna published another book on management titled The Making of Gulf Managers.

In January 1990, Dr. Farid Muna was the main speaker at the “Gulf Education and Training Exhibition” held in Dubai.

In 1991, MEIRC moved its headquarters from Athens to Dubai.

In 1991, Dr. Farid Muna became Managing Director of MEIRC.

In 1991, MEIRC completed a management buyout, changed its name to Meirc Training & Development and moved to a new building in Karama called Al Khaleej.

In 1992, Meirc started publishing a quarterly training newsletter.

In 1994, Meirc introduced the profit sharing scheme aimed at motivating and retaining its loyal senior consultants and managers.

In 1994, Meirc launched an educational scholarship program in memory of its founder and targeted at children of Meirc employees.

In 1995, Meirc facilitated a training course on management and leadership in a wild life safari in Tanzania.

In 1996, Meirc held its first “Women in Management” forum in Dubai.

In 1997, Meirc became the 1st training company in the Middle East to be ISO certified.

In 1997, Meirc changed its name to the current “Meirc Training & Consulting”.

In 1997, Meirc re-opened its offices in Beirut, Lebanon.

In 1997, Meirc became the 1st training company in the region to launch its own website.

In 1998, Dr. Farid Muna became the company’s Chairman and Dr. Ramsey Hakim its Managing Director.

In 1998, a major Libyan client requested several managerial courses to be conducted in Libya. Because of the boycott at that time, Meirc consultants flew to Malta and then went to Libya by ship to run the courses. The journey from Dubai to Libya took 3 days!

In 2003, Dr. Farid Muna (Meirc Chairman) wrote and published another book on management titled Seven Metaphors on Management.

In 2004, the training newsletter published by Meirc became electronic.

In 2004, Meirc opened its offices in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

In 2007, Meirc opened its offices in Jeddah, KSA.

In 2009, Dr. Ramsey Hakim became Meirc’s Chairman.

In 2009, Meirc introduced the Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC) courses.

In 2010, Meirc introduced training courses to help professionals prepare for international certification exams.

In 2010, Meirc recruited its first agent for marketing its services in Africa.

Meirc Quarterly Magazine

As part of Meirc’s 60th anniversary celebration, we are pleased to present to you the first quarterly issue of our magazine. This magazine includes a collection of articles posted by our experts in several areas including human resources, strategy, finance and interpersonal development.